Rock Climbing: Research, reports and publications on the development of rock climbing
Phase Change
An economic impact study of climbing in Chattanooga, Tennessee has revealed that climbers have a major influence on local economies.
Moving from subculture toward mainstream has given us a voice in political, environmental, and social conversations. We’re being listened to because we’re now seen as contributing members of society, not as transient ne’er-do-wells. Some of our authority is a result of our growing numbers, sure, but the real leverage comes from the one thing that must-or so say the purists, the “America’s fit homeless” of yesteryear-be repudiated to be considered a true dirtbag: money.
Reference:
Ellison, J. (2018). Phase change: An economic impact study of climbing in Chattanooga, Tennessee has revealed that climbers have a major influence on local economies. Climbing, 359, February/March, 64-70.
See related article: Chattanooga Climbing Impact Report
Ipswich Rock Climbing, Bouldering & Abseiling Investigation
City of Ipswich has engaged TouchPoint One to lead the Suitability Investigation for rock climbing, bouldering and abseiling within the Conservation Estates on land managed by Ipswich City Council.
Purpose
The aim of this project is to establish a long-term policy position for the provision and management of rock climbing, bouldering and abseiling opportunities on land managed by Ipswich City Council.
The intent is that the policy position will set clear guidelines for the management of rock climbing, bouldering and abseiling to reduce risk to participants and Council, and protect the ecological and cultural heritage significance at sites where these activities occur.
